Author Archives: Laura

Teething – Alaska style

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Laura

Teething is where it’s at around here.  Lots of drooling, a bit of fussiness, and more drooling are our constant companions.  I can feel her two front teeth just below the surface.  In our quest to reduce the amount of … Continue reading →

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Hippos in tutus

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Laura

Last Saturday, my friend Joanna told us that her mom likes to call baby girls “hippos in tutus” because of their beautiful ruffled dresses, thick thighs, and bald heads. On Sunday, Ellie wore her peacock dress (for the whole day, … Continue reading →

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Finally – toys

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Laura

Ellie has finally, at the age of almost 6 months, decided that she’s interested in toys.  It’s nice to be able to give her something and have it occupy her for at least 30 seconds before she drops it.  My … Continue reading →

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My Inheritance, Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Laura

How could I have forgotten these?  When I blogged about my inheritance from Papa and Granny, I forgot to include this beautiful sugar and creamer set, which Granny gave to Mom and Mom gave to me, when Nik and I … Continue reading →

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What babies want

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Laura

“What babies want you to do… is to be active, and to be strong, calm, and centered on your own work, with them in the midst of it.” –Jean Liedloff (sent to me by a friend who found it here.)

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Grandpa, look! I’ve grown!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Laura

Hi Grandpa!  Remember that sleeper you gave me for Christmas?  I’ve worn it for three months and now, I’m starting to push out the bottom of it!  I’ve grown a lot since you saw me last!  You should come to … Continue reading →

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Some links with thoughts on birth and parenting

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Laura

A birth story told by the father, from his perspective, reflecting on birth and the Cross.  Powerful. Why a life spent changing diapers isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  (And some lessons I’m learning that someone else was kind enough to … Continue reading →

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Culture of Peace and Calm

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Laura

This morning, I heard this article on NPR about what the Chicago public school district is doing to create a culture of peace and calm in some of their high schools.  I was both impressed by what the high schools … Continue reading →

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Fun Fiction Friday

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Laura

(The title makes this sound like it’s going to be a regular feature.  It won’t be.  I just like alliteration.) I just came across a story that I wrote during a writing seminar a few years ago.  It used the … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Crazy Cake (with recipe)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laura

Growing up, I thought we were the only family who made this weird chocolate cake that had vinegar but no eggs or milk or butter in it.  I just Googled “crazy cake” and I’m wrong.  It seems that everyone makes … Continue reading →

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